An Exciting Opportunity Has Arisen In The Mining Industry. Our Client Is Looking To Engage A Finance Director To Join Their Team. Incumbent Will Be Responsible For Sound Financial Management, Planning And Control, Timely And Accurate Financial Reporting, Commercial Oversight, Compliance, And Risk Management. The Finance Director Will Support The General Manager In Cultivating a Culture Of Excellence And High Standards At The Business, And In Addition To Close Involvement In Day-To-Day Operations Will Be Involved In Longer Term Strategic Planning. The Finance Director Will Be Responsible For Maintaining, Building And Fostering Strong Relationships With Local Stakeholders, Including Banks, Tax Authorities, Accounting Firms, The Chamber Of Mines And Regulatory Bodies.
Key Responsibilities:
The Preparation Of Annual Budgets And Longer-Term Forecasts
The Preparation Of Monthly Management Accounts Comparing Actual To Budgeted Performance And Providing Analysis On Areas Of Variance. Regularly Reviewing The Company's Performance And Adjusting As Necessary.
Analysing The Company's Financial Results With Respect To Profits, Cashflows, Trends, And Costs, And Reporting These Findings.
Using Strong Commercial Acumen To Identify Value Adding Opportunities And To Drive Improved Profits And Business Performance.
Managing The Interim And Year End Audit Process, Ensuring Clean Audits, And Ensuring That Recommendations From The Auditors Are Implemented.
Managing Tax Compliance And Tax Efficiency Across The Business.
Managing The Capital Structure Of The Business, And Careful Oversight Of The Company’s Debt Facilities.
Ensuring Compliance With All Relevant Regulations, Including But Not Limited To Financial, Legal, Tax And Accounting Requirements And Principles.
Monitoring And Managing The Company's Compliance Profile, Ensuring Adherence To Local Laws And Statutory Requirements.
Collaborating Closely With The General Manager To Ensure Strong Leadership That Promotes Trust Among Stakeholders In The Business.
Establishing, Developing And Maintaining Good Relations With The Board, Employees And External Partners And Stakeholders.
Cultivating a Strong Corporate Culture Of Excellence And High Standards; And Encouraging Collaboration Across Different Departments.
Qualifications And Experience
-Bachelor’s Degree In Accounting, Finance, Or a Related Field.
-Chartered Accountant (CA), CIMA Or Similar Qualification.
-Significant Experience In Finance And Accounting, With At Least 6 Years In Management Positions Of Which At Least Three Years Should Be In a Mining Business.
-Experience With Underground Mining And The Accounting Thereof Would Be a Positive.
-Strong Experience And Understanding Of The Zimbabwe Mining Industry.
-Proficiency In Accounting Software Platforms And Advanced Excel Skills.
-Excellent Organisational, Communication, Leadership, And Negotiation Skills.
-Existing Local Networks With Various Stakeholders Such As Banks, The Tax Authority And Regulatory Bodies Would Be a Positive.
Personal Attributes:
-High Ethical Standards And Integrity.
-Attention To Detail With Strong Commercial Acumen And Analytical Skills.
-Proactive, Decisive, With The Ability To Drive Change And Deliver Results.
-Excellent Interpersonal And Team-Building Skills.
-Networking: Ability To Build And Maintain Strategic Relationships That Can Benefit The Company.
-Innovation: a Forward-Thinking Approach To Drive Innovation And Change Within The Company.